Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Director Financial Administration 1
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description Supervises and trains the CMS 2 and CMS 1 to ensure that assigned work is understood and completed; staff is utilized effectively and as necessary to complete required tasks..
Effectively and appropriately communicates orally and in written material with peers, co-workers, superiors and subordinates to move work forward and resolve issues as needed.
Direct and participate in the development, review and evaluation of RFPs, IFBs and other OCFS procurement activities to ensure financial, contractual and NYS laws, rules and policies related to the procurement are incorporated into bids.
Direct and participate in the development and use of evaluation criteria used for OCFS procurements and ensure compliance with NYS laws, rules and policies.
Assist the Director and upper management in the development of OCFS procurement process documents, trainings, policies and procedures and related system implementations. Coordinate efforts and input of staff and other agency divisions into the conversion to new and innovative approaches to contracting and prompt contracting regulations.
Manage and track agency procurement deliverables to assist programs in meeting the established timelines with the goal of having contracts in place by the contract start date. Follow up with staff on transactions and escalate issues to Assistant Director and Director as needed to keep procurements on track to the extent possible.
Work toward the goal of expediting the procurement process, decreasing the overall time frame of procurements by assisting the Director in improving procurement templates, implementation of instructions and forms and provide input into methods to streamline the procurement process including program in review and input into recommendations.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - TAC
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.